CBC-TV movie 'Mr. Hockey' traces life of hockey legend Gordie Howe

Hockey legend Gordie Howe is shown at a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., on February 2, 2012. The story of Mr. Hockey is headed to CBC later this month.The public broadcaster says its made-for-TV movie \"Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story\" will air April 28. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

2013-04-04 11:07:00

TORONTO - The story of Mr. Hockey is headed to CBC later this month.

The public broadcaster says its made-for-TV movie "Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story" will air April 28.

Set in the 1970s, it follows Howe's return to the ice at age 45, as he and his sons are selected to play for the Houston Aeros in the fledgling WHA league.